The Sophomore YearSophomore Parent Night

December 4th 2014

Presented by the NORTHERN VALLEY DEMAREST

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

• Mr. Matthew Spatz, Director of Guidance• Mr. Michael O’Malley, Lead Counselor• Mrs. Jennifer Ferraro/Ms. Melissa Maki• Ms. Tracey Salerno• Mrs. Colleen Spafford• Mrs. Laura Schwartzapfel• Mr. Howard Tiell• Ms. Deborah Bajakian Student Assistance

Counselor

ROLE OF SCHOOL ROLE OF SCHOOL COUNSELORCOUNSELOR

• Maintains a relationship with students and families from 9th through 12th grade.

• Meets several times a year to discuss current progress and develop future plans (four-year plan).

• Schedules courses in accordance with interests, requirements and future plans.

• Assists college search and application process.

• Acts as intermediary with teachers and administration.

• Assists students and families to resolve issues.

• Provides help in referrals to IRST, CST SAC and outside professionals.

Seeking Additional SupportSeeking Additional SupportEncourage your child to:

•See counselor for assistance

•Attend Extra Help sessions

•Visit lunchtime Math & Writing Centers (Math: Room H205 and Writing: Room B122)

•National Honor Society Tutoring

•Conference with teacher

Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources•Understand IRST

•Child Study Team

•504 Committee

•Visit our SAC (Ms. Deborah Bajakian)

Student Assistance Coordinator provides support to students on issues impacting their social and emotional well-being

Conducts Sticks & Stones and Health Labs

Everything Counts!

• Courses taken and grades achieved

• Grade Point Average

• Standardized Test Scores

Make the most of your High School experience!

•Social development

•Extra curricular clubs and organizations

•Athletics- NCAA Eligibility Certification Requirements

•Volunteer opportunities:. bergenvolunteers.org and/or dosomething.org

•Summer programs

•Employment

State of New Jersey Graduation State of New Jersey Graduation RequirementsRequirements

Take and pass a minimum of 24 credits including:

• English (4 years)

• World Cultures (1 yr) ; US History (2 yrs)

• Science (3 years)

• Mathematics (3 years)

• World Language (1 year)

• Two Courses in The Related Arts (Visual & Performing Arts and 21st Century Life & Careers)

• Personal Financial Literacy

• Physical Education / Health / Driver Ed. (4 years)

Grade 9 Grade CreditsAlgebra 1 A 1.00Biology 1 A- 1.33Computer Input & Applications A 1.00English 1 B+ 1.00Innovation & Invention 1 A 1.00Physical Education 1 A 1.00Spanish 2 B+ 1.00World Civilization/Culture B+ 1.00

Year Earned Credits: 8.330

Grade 10 Grade CreditsGeometry A 1.00Chemistry A- 1.33English 1I H B+ 1.00Innovation & Invention II1 A 1.00Physical Education 2 A 0.75Drivers Education A 0.25Sophomore Health A 0.75Spanish 3 B+ 1.00US History I B+ 1.00

Year Earned Credits: 7.330

Grade 11 Grade CreditsAlgebra II A 1.00Physics A- 1.33English 1II H B+ 1.00Engineering Design H A 1.00Physical Education 3 A 0.75Junior Health A 0.25Spanish 4 B+ 1.00US History II B+ 1.00

Year Earned Credits: 7.330

Grade 12 Grade Credits- Courses in Progress Potential creditsAccounting H 1.00AP English Literature 1.00AP World History 1.00 Applications of Science 1.00Pre-calculus 1.00Physical Education 4 0.75 Senior Health 0.25 Spanish 5 1.00

Year Earned Credits:Grade ScaleA+ 98-100 C+ 78-79 W Withdrew PassA 92-97 C 72-77 U Withdrew FailA- 90-91 C- 70-71 X Medical ExcuseB+ 88-89 D 60-69 P PassingB 82-87 F below 60 AU AuditB- 80-81 I Incomplete T Administrative Withdrawal

Public High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Accredited By:Middle State Association of Colleges and Secondary SchoolsNew Jersey Department of Education

Honors and AP grades are weighted in computing GPA.GPA calculation includes marks from grade levels 9-12.

TRANSCRIPT Northern Valley Regional High School District 150 Knickerbocker Road

Demarest, NJ 07627 (201) 784-1600Student Name: Doe, Jane ID# 20170000110 Anywhere Drive, Demarest, NJ 07675

Grade: 12 Gender: F Birth Date: 7/01/1999 Phone: 201 555-1212Total Earned Credits: 22.990 State ID#: 7857852000 Entry Date: 9/2013 Graduation Date: 6/2017

TestingTesting

• PARCC:Participate in the PARCC Assessment,

successfully passing one section of English Language Arts & one section of Math

• PSAT

• SAT

• SAT Subject Tests

• ACT

Scheduling Conferences and Scheduling Conferences and thethe

Course Selection Process: Course Selection Process: • Teachers will share recommendation with

student in late January

• Students & parents discuss recommendations and course selections

• Scheduling conferences begin in early February

• February 11th 2015: Program of Studies

• Review elective course offerings

• Process concludes at the end of March

IMPORTANT DATESIMPORTANT DATES• Interim Reports: October 6th, December 10th, March 3rd, May 13th

• End of Marking Period: November 5th, January 20th, April 2nd, June 22nd

• Mid Term exams: January 21st, 22nd, 23rd

• Final Exams: June 23rd, 24th, 25th

• College Admissions Panel: May 6th at NVOT

IMPORTANT ONLINE IMPORTANT ONLINE RESOURCESRESOURCES

• NVNET• Haiku• Powerschool• First Class• Naviance• Collegeboard Big

Future

• Web-based resource that is specific to our school to support course, career & college planning

http://connection.naviance.com/nvrdemarest

Do What You Are® Self Discovery Personality Type assessment: will provide you with important information about your personal characteristics. You will learn about careers that are matched to you, your personal strengths and blindspots, and how you negotiate in your daily life.

http://connection.naviance.com/nvrdemarest• Prep Me:Prep Me:PrepMe's online ACT and SAT test prep creates personalized study

plans for students and helps schools follow and report on their success.

• BigFuture:BigFuture:BigFuture by the College Board is a free comprehensive BigFuture by the College Board is a free comprehensive

website that improves the college planning process. website that improves the college planning process. BigFuture’s step-by-step approach makes college BigFuture’s step-by-step approach makes college planning easier to navigate.planning easier to navigate.

• Road Trip Nation:Road Trip Nation:Roadtrip Nation empowers individuals to explore who they are and

what they want to do with their lives. Through a public television series, online resources, and an educational curriculum, Roadtrip Nation helps career-seekers connect to real-world professionals and discover pathways aligned with their interests.

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